CDM regulations

The Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015 are the principal regulations that govern building works and lay out strict guidelines for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects, including new builds, refurbishment, extensions and conversions, maintenance and demolitions. They place duties on clients, designers, contractors, principal designers and principal contractors to plan, manage and monitor health and safety throughout construction projects.

Our building consultancy experts offer practical support to clients and project teams in understanding and discharging duties under CDM 2015. We offer guidance on when CDM applies, assemble pre-construction information, assist in appointing competent dutyholders and maintain proportionate governance.

CDM requirement services

Client dutyholder appointments and briefing

Our nationwide team of experts can advise on appointing competent persons capable of performing works safely. This includes conducting competence checks, drafting formal appointment letters for the Principal Designer (PD) and Principal Contractor (PC), and clearly defining the boundaries and responsibilities among the client, designers, and contractors to ensure that no health and safety duties are missed or duplicated.

We can also conduct a thorough client dutyholder briefing to ensure you understand health and safety liabilities and verify how and when CDM rules apply to a project via early-stage CDM applicability reviews.

F10 notification advice

We can provide advice on whether building projects trigger an F10 requirement, a legal document that must be submitted to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) if it is expected to exceed certain scale thresholds. If your project qualifies, we can provide submission guidance to ensure you prepare and submit the F10 form accurately online before construction work starts.

Principal Designer support

Our independent CDM specialists can support the Principal Designer by identifying and minimising risks, coordinating pre-construction information, disseminating essential site information to bidding contractors, and helping assemble the health and safety file, coordination, and handover support.

Construction phase support

Our building consultancy experts offer support throughout the construction phase of a project, including reviewing the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) to ensure it is project-specific, robust, and outlines clear site rules, emergency arrangements, welfare considerations, and risk management strategies.

Our approach to CDM Regulations

Navigating the legalities of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 can be complex. Our expert advisors ensure your project meets all legal requirements from conception to completion, with a focus on practical compliance, clear appointments, and early risk management to deliver a smooth, seamless construction project.